Centre for the Study of Sports and Leisure (CEDES) Responsible: Dr. Dulce Suassuna (UnB) Location: Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Asa Norte – Brasilia – DF. School of Physical Education (FEF) Telephone: +55 (61) 3107 2514 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. What it isIn partnership with the School of Physical Education (FEF) and the Ministry of Sports, UnB supports a unit of the UnB Centre for the Study of Sports and Leisure (CEDES) network. The centre researches and actively promotes understanding of physical fitness from an interdisciplinary perspective involving physical education and social science. Furthermore, it promotes the diffusion of scientific and technological awareness in the areas of sport and leisure.

Edgard Graeff Centre for Documenting (CEDIARTE) Responsible: José Manoel Morales Sánchez, professor at the UnB School of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU) Location: Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Asa Norte – Brasilia – DF. Central Institute of Sciences (ICC) North Wing – Glebe A – Mezannine of FAU. Zip Code 70910-900. Telephones: +55 (61) 3107 7480 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. What it isThe Edgard Graeff Centre for Documenting (CEDIARTE), in connection with the UnB Department of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU), supports research and knowledge production in architecture. The centre has a collection of 3,243 works, 470 periodicals, and more than 200 VHS video tapes and CD Roms while functioning as a branch of the UnB Central Library (BCE).

Centre for Geriatric Medicine (CMI)Responsible: Einstein de Camargos Location: Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Asa Norte – Brasilia – DF. University Hospital of Brasilia (HUB) Telephone: +55 (61) 3448 5269 What it isCreated in 2003, the Centre for Geriatric Medicine (CMI) at the University Hospital of Brasilia (HUB) provides medical care in the area of geriatrics, as well as being active in teaching, research and extension. Care is provided by professionals in areas such as medicine, psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and odontology. The centre focuses on problems of dementia, mainly Alzheimer’s disease. The patients consult and then participate in physical activities, socialization, and cognitive stimulation, etc. These practices help develop flexibility, reflection, attention and motor skills.

Centre for Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology (CNANO) Responsible: Zulmira Guerrero Marques Lacava, professor at the Department of Genetics and Morphology (GEM), at the UnB Institute of Biological Sciences Location: Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Asa Norte – Brasilia - DF. Institute of Biological Sciences (IB) Telephone: +55 (61) 3107 2916/2902 Website: http://www.unb.br/ib/cnano/ What it isIn connection with the UnB Department of Biological Sciences (IB), the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology (CNANO) conducts research and transfers technology related to the applications of nanotechnology in biomedicine. Created in 2005, the centre’s proposal is to promote and deepen interaction and the exchange of information among professionals in the area. However, since 2000, a team of about 20 researchers has already been working in the sector.

Centre for Primatology Responsible: Maria Clotilde Henriques Tavares Location: Água Limpa Farm (FAL), of the University of Brasilia (UnB). Núcleo Rural Vargem Bonita - Setor of Mansões Parque Way (SMPW) Quadra 17. Zip Code 70910-900. Telephones: +55 (61) 3108 1358 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. What it isThe Centre for Primatology provides a structure for primate research. The centre makes use of a laboratory, offices, classrooms, a dormitory, a kitchen and daily transportation to UnB. Altogether, there are 36 nurseries where species of neotropical primates are housed, such as the Callithrix penicillata, Saguinus midas, Leontopithecus crysomelas, Saimiri ustus and Cebus apella. Wild populations of Callithrix penicillata and Alouata caraya can be found in the vicinity of the centre.

Olympic Center (CO) Responsible: André Luiz Teixeira Reis Location: Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Asa Norte – Brasilia – DF. Telephone: +55 (61) 3107 2543 and 2544 What it isThe UnB Olympic Centre (CO) is the University’s main venue for leisure, including courts, a soccer field and a pool. Academic community courses are offered such as ballroom dancing, capoeira, basketball and volleyball. There is also the Oriented Program of Physical Activities for Diabetics (PROAFIDI), an ongoing research and extension project for the education of those who suffer from diabetes.

Centre for Digital Memory (CMD) Responsible: Celso Silva Fonseca, professor at the UnB Department of History (HIS) Location: Darcy Ribeiro University Campus – Asa Norte – Brasilia – DF. Second floor of the UnB Central Library Website: http://www.cmd.unb.br/ What it isThe UnB Centre for Digital Memory (CMB) studies, documents and publishes the Brazilian cultural heritage. There is a collection of around 3 million images of Brazil from the 16th to the 19th century on the internet. Raising funds from companies like Petrobrás and agencies that support research, it articulates Brazilian culture through applying preservation, research and digital technologies. The centre establishes partnerships with historical archives interested in making their collections available on the web, joining the CMB database for historical documentation.

Centre for Research on Bamboo and Natural Fibers and their Application (CPAB)Responsible: Jaime Gonçalves de AlmeidaTelephone: +55 (61) 3340 3948